November 19, 2001

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD

Contact: NMB Public Information Line -- (202) 692-5050

Re: Allegheny and AFA Reach Tentative Agreement

Washington, D.C. -- The National Mediation Board is pleased to announce that Allegheny Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) have reached a tentative contract agreement.

Mediation between Allegheny and AFA began in October, 2000, and was guided by Mediator Les Parmelee.

Specific information regarding the contract or its provisions should be obtained directly from the parties.